Our Principles on Health, Safety & Environment

They define behaviour and practice at the workplace in order to protect man, environment and installations from harmful effects and to pursue continual improvement in environmental performance:

Safety in all areas, together with the protection of workers and of the environment, both inside and outside the company, are among the Group management's top priorities;

The Group Health, Safety & Environment department may issue supplementary regulations which are stricter than the current legislation in force and are applicable to the entire Group;

Issues relating to Health, Safety & Environmental protection are treated with the same scientific rigour and professionalism as those of Research and Development;

Business shall be conducted only if safety standards can be guaranteed for humans;

The decision whether to pursue a particular activity or investment is based on a risk analysis that takes into consideration all of the following factors: the human element, technical systems, specific processes, substances, manufacturing sites and the environment;

In addition to stringent preventative measures, a detailed plan for immediate intervention to limit and control the consequences of potentially serious accidents and emergencies is always ready and available;

Every single employee of the Group, at all levels, is responsible for applying these principles to and within his/her position, authority, knowledge and training;

All employees receive the necessary instruction and training in environmental protection and safety to perform their jobs properly;

Customers are instructed in the correct use of all our products. An open dialog is maintained with the public, and public opinion is held in great consideration; priority is given to transparency of information and to product safety. A continuous exchange of knowledge and experience with authorities, associations and with the political and scientific community is sought;

Compliance with these principles is closely monitored by the Health, Safety & Environment Department.